Sunday, February 28, 2016

Out and About

Out and about on a sunny weekend.

~Crossing the Potomac River into Maryland~

In the town where I live, even on a Saturday, construction workers are hard at work on the new "Town Square." It was envisioned more than decade ago, but it ran into trouble during the recession. The Town Square will feature a distinctive Glockenspiel, or clock tower, that town leaders hope will serve as a branding feature, in tribute to the town's German heritage. Just what businesses are being given leases have not yet been announced. Town officials and the developer are holding those cards close to their vests.

Even with construction work picking up, there's no question, Spring is near -- It's chick-season at the local "Tractor Supply."

While there, a friend of mine asked me to look for "cow-magnets." Silly me, I thought she was asking me to look for refrigerator magnets. Who knew that there was such a thing that would hold a heat cover on a car during field training.... and other (udder?) things? Have you ever heard of them? (**They feed them to cows and it picks up the metal that the cow may have swallowed while grazing.)**

Back at home, the dogs enjoyed being outside. We took several walks....

Having gone from only walking a few steps and needing so much help, I am so happy with how well Jake is walking these days! (video below)

Ah yes, cow magnets. I had to sweet talk my father out of a new one many years ago. (He didn't understand why I wanted one. The one I have is about 2" long and cylinder like, not rectangular. I use mine to find dropped needles when I cross stitch.As for administration we always used a pill gun. It attaches to any metal in the cows' rumen that the cow has picked up while grazing.

Hello, yesterday was a beautiful day. I have not heard of magnets but I can understand the need for them. It looks like the gang had a great weekend and enjoyed the outdoors. Jake is doing great. Cute photos. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

Oh WOW ! Jake is on the run literately I am soo glad he is doing well ! Wonderful photos . It was lovely weekend weather here to . I have heard of the cow magnets but never had them in the old days of my farming . Thanks for sharing , have a good week !

Thank you Kim for sharing the photos,, I got happy tears watching enjoy walking!And the smiley faces on all the furrys,,, They all look so happy.Never give up.,,,,, right?I never heard of those magnets,,, lovetweedles

Love the idea of the town square and those little chickens are delightful.Never heard of a 'cow magnet' but what a fabulous idea. Not sure how they work though.Lovely for you and the dogs to have fun outdoors and great to see Jake managing to go for a walk.What a wonderful job you do with those beautiful animals. Hugs.

A Little About Me...

In 2007 my dream of living in the country and sharing it with senior Golden Retrievers came true when we moved to a small town in Northern Virginia into a home that would become 'Golden Pines.' Our lives are now filled with more rescued Golden Retrievers than I'll admit to, a Wheaten Terrier, a lively little Scottie, a black lab and a very tolerant cat. This blog chronicles snippets of a life in the country that has truly 'gone to the dogs!'